Orontes (BC 357-352) Tetrobol

Orontes, Satrap of Mysia, ca 357-352 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.64g, 12h), struck at Kisthene. Nude hoplite crouching left behind shield, spear at ready / Forepart of winged boar right, OPO-NT-A around. Good VF, lightly toned. Choice flan. Very rare

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City/Mint name:	Satraps and Governors
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	SNG France 1164; Troxell, Orontes, pg. 30, 4; SNG France 1164A (Lampsakos); BMC Mysia -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -
Valuation:	CNG Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 365 (est. $1,500, unsold)
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Date added:	Dec 03, 2004
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